The Cavern Club at a glance
The Cavern Club is a live music venue on Mathew Street in the city centre. It is tied to the early Beatles and still puts on live music every day. You can go in for a drink and a set, or book a separate show in the Live Lounge.
General entry is paid at the door, by card only. You cannot book general admission online. Prices below are the adult and concession rates for 2026.
Cavern Club prices and tickets
What each kind of entry costs and what it covers.
| Entry | Price in 2026 | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Adult, single entry | £6 | Ages 18 and over, paid at the door |
| Adult, day or night pass | £8.50 | Lets you go out and come back in |
| Ages 12 to 17 | £3 | Adult supervision required |
| Under 12 | Free | Adult supervision required |
| Live Lounge show | – | Booked separately, includes general entry |
| Cavern Pub | Free | A separate venue with its own music and hours |
The club takes card and contactless payments only. A higher price applied during International Beatleweek from 26 August to 1 September 2026, but that has ended, so the prices above are the standard ones.
Beatles tours and Liverpool day tours
Beatles walking tours, the bus tour that ends at the Cavern and other Liverpool tours, with live prices and availability.
Opening hours and live music
The club opens late, and the hours depend on the day.
Sunday to Wednesday
Open 11:00–24:00.
Thursday
Open 11:00–01:00.
Friday and Saturday
Open 11:00–02:00.
When the music starts
The prices and times page says live music begins at 11:15 every day. Another page on the club's site says 11:30. Treat the start time as approximate and arrive a little later if you want to see a full set.
Check the current timetable before you go, especially on event days.
Age rules and families
Daytime visits suit families, evenings are for adults.
Daytime
Families are welcome during the day. Anyone under 18 must stay with an adult the whole time.
After 20:00
Under-18s are not admitted after 20:00, even with an adult.
Evening shows
Live Lounge evening shows, such as Saturday with the Beatles and tribute band nights, are for ages 18 and over.
Cavern Club or Cavern Pub?
The two are easy to mix up. The Cavern Club is the paid-entry venue described on this page. The Cavern Pub is a separate bar with free entry, its own music programme and its own opening hours.
The Live Lounge hosts ticketed shows. A Live Lounge ticket includes general entry to the club, but general entry does not include a special concert. If a particular show matters to you, buy that ticket in advance.
The Magical Mystery Tour bus ends at the Cavern Club and Mathew Street. On the day of your tour, basic club entry is included, except during International Beatleweek. Special concerts are not covered. Our Beatles tours guide compares the tour with walking tours.
Fit the Cavern into your Liverpool day
Mathew Street works best as a late-morning stop or an evening visit.
With The Beatles Story
See the museum at the Albert Dock in the morning, then walk to Mathew Street for lunchtime music. Read about the Beatles Story for prices and slots.
By train
Lime Street station is the arrival point for long-distance trains. The club is in the city centre, so a short walk or taxi ride gets you there.
From the airport
Bus 500 runs from John Lennon Airport to Liverpool ONE, roughly every 30 minutes in the daytime. From there it is a walk.
For a night out
Check the age rules above, especially if you travel with teenagers. Evening Live Lounge shows are 18 and over.
More to do in Liverpool
Pages that go with a Beatles visit.
Cavern Club: frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to get into the Cavern Club in 2026?
An adult pays £6 for a single entry, or £8.50 for a day or night pass with re-entry. Ages 12 to 17 pay £3, and under-12s go in free. Payment is by card only.
Can I book general admission online?
No. General admission is paid at the door. Live Lounge shows can be booked separately, and those tickets include general entry.
What time does the Cavern Club open?
It opens at 11:00 every day. It closes at midnight from Sunday to Wednesday, at 01:00 on Thursday and at 02:00 on Friday and Saturday.
Can children go in?
Yes, during the day, as long as they stay with an adult throughout. Under-18s are not admitted after 20:00, and evening Live Lounge shows are for ages 18 and over.
Is the Cavern Pub the same as the Cavern Club?
No. The Cavern Pub is a separate bar with free entry and its own music and hours. The club charges entry as described above.
Is Cavern entry included in the Magical Mystery Tour?
Basic Cavern Club entry is included on the day of the tour, except during International Beatleweek. Special concerts are not included.